About

I create objects with a harmonious connection between surface and form. My pieces are formally inspired by simple ceramic profiles and the highly textured surface is a response to my fascination for touch.

The tactile qualities of my artefacts are inspired by textures that surround us such as; tree bark, natural rocks, cracking paint and even marine life. The thrown vessel is used as a canvas to investigate the properties of these surfaces. Metal oxides add depth whilst the gold, platinum and copper lustre adds a sense of opulence.

No two pieces are ever the same; this is intentional, as I feel each piece has its own story to tell. I want the viewer to interact with the work through touch and perhaps see if they can feel the pots journey. Each item is fired several times due to the different temperatures in which I fire; this gives me the opportunity to re-fire vessels to add more oxide or lustre.

It is the range of textural qualities that can be obtained from different clays and materials taken from the ground that really excites me as a ceramicist. The various approaches to creating these unique surfaces, through a range of techniques is of constant interest.

Past Exhibition and Events

Art in Action, Oxford

Art in Clay, Hatfield and Farnham

Ceramics in the City, London

GNCCF, Manchester

Handmade in Britain, London

Innovation in Ceramic Art, Cambridge

MADE London

Made by Hand, Cardiff

Potfest in the Park, Penrith

The Contemporary Craft Fair, Bovey Tracy

Work experience

Saatchi Gallery Seminar as part of COLLECT 2015, London

'Into the Fold' Ceramics Seminar and Tutorials at CSAD 2014, Cardiff

HotHouse 4 with The Craft Council 2014, London

Artist in Residence 2010-2014, Kelly College, Tavistock

First Class Honours Degree in Ceramics 2010, Cardiff School of Art

Awards

Silver Award in Ceramics 2014, Craft&Design Magazine

The Student Award 2010, Art in Clay, Hatfield

Membership

Member of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen

Associate Member of the Craft Potters Association